Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant, Mounted for Formal Wear Republic of which presents on the reverse

which presents on the reverse in a light brown core

engraved in running script with the initials "H

State Staffs

and dated “1918”

when he suffered a gun shot wound (shrapnel) to his left cheek

Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant, Mounted for Formal Wear Republic of which presents on the reverse(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring two decorations, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer,